Jack Della Maddalena Aims to Become Australia’s Next UFC Champion at UFC 315

Jack Della Maddalena Headlines UFC 315 in Montreal

Closing out a remarkable six-week stretch of Australian UFC headliners, Perth’s Jack Della Maddalena now steps into the spotlight at UFC 315.

This event completes a historic trilogy for Australian MMA, following Steve Erceg’s breakout performance in Mexico City and Alexander Volkanovski’s return to champion status in Miami. Now, it’s Montreal’s turn to witness the next great Aussie moment.

A Title Shot That Wasn’t Meant to Be—Until It Was

Jack Della Maddalena wasn’t originally slated to fight for the UFC welterweight title. He had been preparing for a marquee bout against former champion Leon Edwards in London. That high-stakes fight would’ve tested him against one of the most technically sound fighters on the roster.

But when Shavkat Rakhmonov reportedly withdrew from a title opportunity due to injury, the UFC pivoted. Jack didn’t hesitate. New opponent, new country, same goal: UFC gold.

This isn’t a favour. It’s not a fluke. It’s a full-circle moment that only makes sense if you’ve followed his journey from day one.

From 0–2 to the Top: The Jack Della Origin Story

Jack’s professional MMA debut in March 2016 was rough. He lost via third-round TKO to Aldin Bates. Less than six months later, he was submitted by Darcy Vendy. Two fights, two finishes, both defeats—most fighters wouldn’t bounce back.

But Jack did more than bounce back. He reset.

Dominance on the Australian Regional Scene

What followed was one of the most dominant streaks in Australian MMA history:

• Nine straight finishes
• Eternal Welterweight Champion, with multiple title defences
• Relentless boxing, brutal body work, and unbreakable pressure

He didn’t just win—he rewrote what winning looked like on the regional scene. Eternal gave him the stage. Jack delivered the standard.

UFC Breakthrough and Quiet Domination

When Jack earned his UFC contract in 2021 via Dana White’s Contender Series, chaos ensued. Visa issues and opponent changes led to a short-notice debut against Pete Rodriguez—but Jack made a statement.

Since then, he’s quietly assembled one of the most consistent win streaks in the UFC welterweight division:

• Ramazan Emeev tried to wrestle
• Danny Roberts tried to strike
• Randy Brown got submitted
• Even Bassil Hafez pushed him to the limit in a Fight of the Night brawl—but Jack never lost composure

What Makes Jack Della Maddalena Special?

Jack’s style is deceptively simple:

• Constant forward pressure
• Pinpoint fundamentals
• Liver-destroying body shots

But beneath that is a fight IQ that manufactures finishes without chasing them. He doesn’t need chaos—but if it comes, he thrives within it.

Jack Della Maddalena’s Shot at UFC Gold

Now riding 17 consecutive wins, Jack finally gets his shot at the UFC welterweight title against Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in Montreal.

He’s not flashy. He doesn’t talk trash. But once the cage door closes, he’s surgical.

The Next Great Aussie Champion?

A win would make Jack only the second current Australian UFC champion—alongside Volkanovski. But more importantly, it would confirm the arrival of a new kind of UFC superstar:

• No gimmicks
• No shortcuts
• Just grit, precision, and violence

Canada, meet Jack Della Maddalena. You better be ready.

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